Theresa May softens stance on migration and foreign students

College-goers from abroad have no longterm effect on migration numbers, prime minister admits

International students do not have a long-term impact on migration numbers, Theresa May has admitted, in a marked softening of tone from her previous hardline position on the issue.

The prime minister took a tough stance towards overseas students when she was home secretary and in her first few months as prime minister, attacking those coming to the UK under the auspices of perceived low-grade institutions, with the real intention of finding work.

Good. Including students in the figure is distortive, counterproductive and sends out entirely the wrong signals. I hope this change happens soon. https://t.co/lRjHqCxXEA via @MailOnline